Running
Chasing Memories Through Washington's Wild
Lyrics
Long ago when we climbed alone
Reflecting on a past time when the speaker and someone else climbed mountains together.
Through the mountains of Washington's wild
Describing the location as the wild mountains of Washington.
Where we hopped across the streams and rocks
Recalling moments of crossing streams and rocks during the journey.
Picking flowers along the dirt trail
Mentioning the collection of flowers along the dirt trail during their adventure.
You were the world to me
Expressing that the person being addressed was incredibly important to the speaker.
Hopeless I followed you blind those summer days
Admitting to blindly following the addressed person during the summer days, possibly indicating a deep emotional connection.
Now are memories
Stating that these experiences are now memories, suggesting that the relationship has changed or ended.
You left telling me baby I can't stay
Describing the departure of the addressed person, who expressed that they couldn't stay.
I'll keep on a running
Committing to persistently keep running.
I'll keep on a running back to you
Expressing the determination to keep running back to the addressed person.
I'll keep on a running
Repeating the resolve to continue running.
I'll keep on a running back to you
Reiterating the commitment to run back to the person in question.
Our descent down the rocks and ledges
Describing their descent from rocks and ledges during adverse weather.
We both got caught in the rain
Both individuals getting caught in the rain, indicating shared challenges.
Underneath the tree trunks
Noting a moment under tree trunks where the speaker observes the addressed person's smile despite difficulties.
I see that your smiling when I try to complain
Expressing that the addressed person seems content when the speaker attempts to complain.
I kissed your mouth as the water fell down
Recalling a happy moment of kissing the addressed person while rain falls.
I was happy as I'd ever be
Feeling content at that time as the happiest ever.
Now just memories
Acknowledging that these moments are now just memories.
You left telling me, darling this ain't for me
Describing the departure, with the addressed person stating that this lifestyle isn't suitable for them.
I'll keep on a running
Reiterating the commitment to keep running.
I'll keep on a running back to you
Expressing the determination to keep running back to the person addressed.
I'll keep on a running
Repeating the resolve to continue running.
I'll keep on a running back to you
Reiterating the commitment to run back to the person in question.
I'll keep on a running
Continuing the pledge to persistently keep running.
I'll keep on a running back to you
Reaffirming the determination to keep running back to the person addressed.
I'll keep on a running
Repeating the resolve to continue running.
I'll keep on a running back to you
Reiterating the commitment to run back to the person in question.
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